CO12 3BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waddesdon Road, 0.5km from Bath Side in Harwich. Administratively it sits within Harwich & Kingsway ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO12 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00111751 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WADDESDON ROAD, CO12 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WADDESDON ROAD, CO12 3BA.
333
33
£ 34,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO12 3BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO12 3BA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 33).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO12 3BA. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,500
12 sales · Mean £ 143,604
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO12 3BA is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
The Mayflower Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Harwich Convenience Store1.0 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Reynolds Newsagents0.2 km
- Family Shopper0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roberts Cafe \& Bar Restaurant0.4 km
- The Good Life0.1 km
- The Bottle Kiln0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Alma1.0 km
- King's Arms0.1 km
- Samuel Pepys Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Stingray Freehouse0.9 km
- DBAK LTD0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Joi Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
- LOCO Cafe \& Pizzeria0.2 km
- Peking Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- Thai Up at The Quay1.0 km
- The White Coffee House0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mays Kitchen0.2 km
- Tasty Takeaway0.3 km
- Turkish Meze Bar0.2 km
- Harwich CHICKEN LTD0.3 km
- Pieseas Chippy0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dovercourt0.2 km
- Harwich Town0.6 km
- Harwich0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dovercourt Station0.1 km
- Station Rd0.1 km
- Dovercourt Station0.1 km
- Dovercourt Rail Station0.2 km
- Station Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO123BA · Data under Open Government Licence